LVN, Healthcare Nursing, LPN​/LVN

We are a fast-paced, growing heart and vascular clinic seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN). The ideal candidate is highly motivated, organized, detail-oriented with a strong ability to multi-task. As an LVN you will work collaboratively with the providers within the team setting to facilitate quality care for the patient.

• Performs general nursing care to patients. Administers treatments in accordance with nursing standards.
• Assists with the preparation of equipment and aids provider during treatment, examination, and testing of patients.
• Observes, records, and reports patients’ condition and reaction to drugs or treatments to providers.
• Oversees appointment bookings and ensures preferences are given to patients in emergency situations. Maintains timely flow of patients.
• Greets patients and obtains well-documented history and vitals. Prepares patients for physical exam. Instructs patients in collection of samples and tests.
• In accordance with established procedures and as prescribed by applicable licensure/certification, may
  1) obtain/record vital signs;
  2) perform initial assessment on patient;
  3) coordinate patient transfer to hospital and/or discharge;
  4) give telephone orders;
  5) accept telephone test results;
  6) perform telephone triage;
  7) call in provider
• approved prescription refills;
  8) obtain wound culture;
  9) administer oxygen; 10) open sterile tray; 11) apply topical medications; 12) give oral medications; 13) give sublingual medications to adults patients.
• Only if appropriate training has been obtained, may
  1) perform blood collection by lancet;
  2) pulse oximetry;
  3) suture and/or staple removal;
  4) administer breathing treatment;
  5) give allergy/insulin/immunization medications to adult patients;
  6) give intra-muscular and/or subcutaneous injections to adult patients;
  7) give injections Z track to adult patients.
• After providing verification of completion for special training, may perform
  1) EKG’s;
  2) assist/process biopsies;
  3) start saline lock or IV fluids and monitor IV fluids;
  4) stress echos;
  5) treadmills.
• May administer IV push medications and/or add medications to IV only after completion of special training and only under direct supervision of licensed practitioner.
• May make arrangements for patient testing and admissions.
• Per provider and/or established protocol, instructs patients and/or family with regard to medication and treatment and documents the same.
• May formulate and updates patient care plans. Orders, prepares, and inspects patient charts. Posts tests and examination results. Reviews patient’s tests and examination results with provider; documents instructions and notified patient.
• Maintains patient files, records and other information in a professional manner following policies and procedures regarding documentation.
• Ensures preparation of exam rooms including re-stocking of treatment areas.
• Attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested.
• Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional licensure and affiliations.
• Uses oral and written communication skills to effectively convey ideas in a clear, positive manner.
• Maintains established policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control.

• High school diploma or G.E.D
• Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing or vocational nursing
• BCLS Certification

• 1-2 years of experience in the Cardiology field
• Knowledge of ICD
  10, CPT and HCPCS Ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Previous medical office experience preferred

Work is performed in a typical medical clinic and/or business office environment. Work in a clinical setting has the potential…